Climate Insights for Kurchum

The climate in Kurchum is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 287mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 35mm of rainfall. Kurchum is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -19°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 78cm accumulating over the season.

Kurchum has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 49°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -19°C and an average temperature of -15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 13°C shift in average temperatures.

Kurchum is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 287mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 24mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 35mm of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 16mm. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 78cm accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 20cm.

Kurchum is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Kurchum, which began on June 21, 2026. Kurchum is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -19°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Kurchum is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 25mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -19°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kurchum based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.